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October 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Fort Myers — updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Fort Myers, FL issued 648 building permits in October 2026, up 5% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 33901 with 178 permits. Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family was the top permit type, making up 15% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
648
vs. prior month
+5%
618 last month
Most active zip
33901
178 permits
Top permit type
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
15% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — October 2026

33901
178
33916
127
33913
106
33966
71
33905
68
33912
32
33907
25
33971
22
33919
18

Permits by type

October 2026 · Fort Myers, FL

Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: 1&2 Family
97 (15%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Multi-Family (<15 tons)
76 (12%)
Windows/Doors: 1&2 Family
40 (6%)
New: Single Family Attached
24 (4%)
Existing/Replace/Repair A/C: Commercial (<15 tons)
22 (3%)
Re-Roof: 1&2 Family
20 (3%)
Sealing & Striping: No Reconfiguration
18 (3%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): 1&2 Family
17 (3%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): 1&2 Family
17 (3%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Multi-Family
16 (2%)
Wall Sign: Signs
16 (2%)
Road Closure: Special Event
15 (2%)
New: Single Family
14 (2%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: 1&2 Family
13 (2%)
Renovation: Commercial
13 (2%)
Renovation: Single Family
13 (2%)
Fence/Wall/Dump Enclosure: Commercial
12 (2%)
New Electrical: Commercial
9 (1%)
Renovation: Multi-Family
9 (1%)
Aluminum Structure: 1&2 Family
8 (1%)
Site Work/Utilities
8 (1%)
Windows/Doors: Multi-Family
8 (1%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: 1&2 Family
7 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Commercial
7 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Electrical): Multi-Family
7 (1%)
Aluminum Structure w/ Slab Addition: 1&2 Family
6 (1%)
Driveway On Property Only
6 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: 1&2 Family
6 (1%)
Utility Connection: Connect to City Owned Utility
6 (1%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Existing/Replace/Repair (Plumbing): Commercial
5 (1%)
Ground Sign: Erect: Signs
5 (1%)
Ground Sign: Repair/Copy/Change: Signs
5 (1%)
Pool & Spa: 1&2 Family
5 (1%)
Fuel & Gas: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Marine Related: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Sheds/Utility Structure: Commercial
4 (1%)
Shutter: 1&2 Family
4 (1%)
Fuel & Gas: Commercial
3 (0%)
Garage Door Replacement: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Generator: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
New Electrical: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Pool: 1&2 Family
3 (0%)
Re-Roof: Commercial
3 (0%)
Right of Way Only
3 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: 1&2 Family Electrical
3 (0%)
Windows/Doors: Commercial
3 (0%)
Commercial: Interior build out
2 (0%)
Demolition- Entire Structure: Commercial
2 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk and ROW
2 (0%)
Garage/Carport: Commercial
2 (0%)
Minor Site Clearing/Tree Removal
2 (0%)
New Construction: Commercial
2 (0%)
New Irrigation & Sprinklers: Commercial
2 (0%)
New Mechanical: Commercial
2 (0%)
Outdoor Activities without Vendors: Temporary Event
2 (0%)
Sealing & Striping: Reconfiguration
2 (0%)
Shutter: Multi-Family
2 (0%)
Solar Electrical: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Solar Pool Heater: 1&2 Family
2 (0%)
Special Event: Tent Permit: Temporary Event
2 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair (Mechanical): Multi-Family
2 (0%)
Addition: Commercial
1 (0%)
Addition: Single Family
1 (0%)
Aluminum Structure w/ Slab Addition: Commercial
1 (0%)
Demolition- Interior: Commercial
1 (0%)
Driveway/Sidewalk On Property Only
1 (0%)
Existing/Repair (Mechanical): Multi-Family
1 (0%)
FPL: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Marine Related: Commercial
1 (0%)
Other Sign: Signs
1 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Other/Siding (OTC): Commercial
1 (0%)
Outdoor Activities with Vendors: Temporary Event
1 (0%)
Over the Road Banner: Special Event
1 (0%)
Re-Roof: Multi-Family
1 (0%)
Roof: 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Roof: Commercial
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair (Mechanical): Commercial
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair (Plumbing): 1&2 Family
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: Commercial Electrical
1 (0%)
Upgrade Alteration Repair: Multi-Family Electrical
1 (0%)

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